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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
May 20, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
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CONTACT 211
FOR NON-MEDICAL QUESTIONS: TEXT COVID19 TO 211-211 / CALL 211
One-stop connection to local services like utility assistance, housing, food, elder care,
crisis intervention, alcohol and drug recovery and much more
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm)
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COVID-19 Lab Confirmed Cases
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Winnebago County*
(As of 4pm, 5/20/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 5/19/20)
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Please note: Case counts do not include patients with COVID-19 symptoms that were not tested. Those with mild symptoms are most often directed to self-monitor at home without testing.
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- Youth Sports Organizers - The following guidance is available to assist with your planning:
- Recommendations from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) (Scroll down to Youth Sports at the bottom) At this time, DHS recommends that all youth sporting events planned for this spring and summer be postponed or canceled due to the spread of COVID-19. Until we meet the benchmarks established in the Badger Bounce Back plan, it is not safe to bring together groups of youth and coaches for practice or to host sporting events. This guidance was reviewed by WIAA prior to release and has been shared with the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association, Department of Tourism, and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
- Join a live call with the CDC on Friday, May 22, 3-4 PM, to learn about new/revised CDC guidance for youth sports. Click here to register.
- Gov. Evers announced a $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program for those experiencing income loss as a result of COVID-19. Administered by the Department of Administration (DOA), the program provides direct financial assistance for owed rent, security deposits, and wrap around services for program eligible individuals. Eligible applicants must be an adult Wisconsin resident with a household income at or below 80% of the county median income in the month of or prior to the application date. Once approved, eligible individuals may receive assistance of up to $3,000 in a combination of rental payments and/or security deposits. These payments will be paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the tenant. More info: Press Release / Initial Details from DOA
- DHS released interim guidance for summer camps on their COVID-19 Schools page. At this time, DHS recommends that congregate activities for children that are considered educational or enrichment programs, including residential summer camps, be postponed or canceled. COVID-19 continues to circulate throughout Wisconsin, and the state has not yet met the criteria for safely conducting these programs. Physical distancing and proper hygiene by children in these settings is extremely difficult to enforce.
- DHS provides PPE use and conservation information for the following groups:
- Delivery drivers: English, Hindi, Hmong, Somali, Spanish
- Home and community-based service providers: English, Hindi, Hmong, Somali, Spanish
- Recipients of home & community-based services: English, Hindi, Hmong, Somali, Spanish
- In-home visits for social workers: English, Hindi, Hmong, Somali, Spanish
- Providers of transportation services: English, Hindi, Hmong, Somali, Spanish
- DRIVE-THRU FOOD DRIVES TOMORROW - Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Valley Cooperative Association are hosting drive-thru food drives in Oshkosh and Menasha tomorrow. Click below for more info. Anyone is welcome. No proof of address or income required. First come, first served.
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- The CDC identified a connection between COVID-19 and an extremely rare but serious health condition in children called Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Most children are still not affected by coronavirus, and reports of children who become seriously ill remain rare and unusual cases. MIS-C has been compared to another rare childhood condition, Kawasaki Disease, because it shares some of the same symptoms. If you notice any of the following symptoms, call your pediatrician:
- a fever lasting more than 24 hours
- abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting
- rash or changes in skin color
- trouble breathing
- your child seems confused or overly sleepy
- Public or private gatherings of people that are not part of a single household are not advised at this time. Gatherings greatly increase the risk for spread of the virus among those who attend the event and to the communities these individuals return to. Additional DHS guidance is available here.
- The COVID-19 Community Testing Site is open this week and is now available to anyone, with or without symptoms. More information here.
- REMINDER: Call your healthcare provider before going into a clinic if you are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19. This allows them to provide guidance, prepare ahead if you need to be seen, and minimize risk to others.
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PHYSICAL DISTANCING & HAND WASHING ARE THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST COVID-19
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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- If you do not have soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Cough or sneeze into an elbow if no tissue is available. Wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household disinfectant cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wear a cloth face covering in public settings.
- Click here for additional guidance from the CDC
Additional Resources
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Check with your school district for free lunch and breakfast options during COVID-19 closures. School district websites are linked below:
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Updates from local healthcare providers:
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